Want to be part of an action-packed weekend? The Bendigo Writers Festival is on from Friday 15 August – Sunday 17 August 2025.
La Trobe is a proud presenting partner of the 2025 Bendigo Writers Festival, featuring over 60 events and more than 80 writers and speakers!
La Trobe’s Professor of Public Engagement, Professor Clare Wright OAM returns as co-curator of the Festival, programming this year’s series of ‘La Trobe Presents’ events‘: nine engaging sessions featuring La Trobe academics and alumni.
What’s on
A selection of highlights from La Trobe Presents’ sessions include:
- On the Lam – Saturday 16 August
A discussion with author and Adjunct Senior Research Fellow Dr Kelly Gardiner, honorary fellow Lucy Sussex, PhD candidate Tara Calaby; hosted by Dr Stephanie Downes, Lecturer in English and Creative Writing at La Trobe. - On Reckonings – Saturday 16 August
With authors Paul Daley, Randa Abdel-Fattah and Katherine Biber, hosted by political scientist Emeritus Professor of Politics and Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow Dennis Altman AM. - Not On – Sunday 17 August
With journalist Jess Hill, novelist Sonia Orchard, hosted by La Trobe criminologist Dr Kirsty Duncanson, Senior Lecturer in Crime, Justice and Legal Studies. - On Balance – Sunday 17 August
With author Elizabeth Finkel, Kirstin Ferguson and Toby Walsh, hosted by Professor Andrea Carson, Professor of Political Communication.
Book tickets
This is a must-attend event for book lovers and curious minds. View the full program of La Trobe presents events and register to an event today.
Want more?
Check out previous La Trobe Presents sessions available to download via the Literary La Trobe podcast, hosted by Professor Clare Wright.